Roasted Red Pepper Grilled Cheese (Printable View)

A grilled sandwich with roasted red peppers, goat cheese, melted mozzarella, and crispy sourdough bread.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or country bread

→ Cheese

02 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, softened
03 - 2 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 large roasted red bell pepper, sliced into strips

→ Spreads

05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 tsp olive oil (optional, for grilling)

→ Seasonings

07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
08 - 1 tsp fresh basil, chopped (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Lay out the bread slices. Spread softened goat cheese evenly on two slices.
02 - Top the goat cheese with roasted red pepper strips and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Add fresh basil and black pepper if using.
03 - Place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches.
04 - Spread the outer sides of each sandwich with softened butter.
05 - Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add olive oil if desired for extra crispiness.
06 - Grill sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Remove sandwiches, slice in half, and serve hot.

# Best Practices:

01 -
  • The goat cheese gets gorgeously creamy while the peppers add a sweet, silky contrast that feels almost indulgent.
  • Ready in 20 minutes, but tastes like you've been slaving away for hours.
  • It's the kind of sandwich that turns a weeknight into something worth remembering.
02 -
  • Medium heat is your friend here; high heat will char the bread before the cheese inside has a chance to melt properly, and that's a tragedy worth avoiding.
  • Pat your roasted peppers completely dry with paper towels before assembling. Moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
03 -
  • Use a spatula to gently press down on the sandwich as it cooks, but don't mash it; just enough pressure to ensure even contact with the pan and help the cheese melt.
  • If you find the outside is browning too fast, lower your heat slightly and give it a bit more time. Rushing this step leads to regret.
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